Viva Alpaca Farm - Hokkaido

Viva Alpaca Farm (ビバアルパカ牧場) is a ranch that specializes in alpacas. It is located at 3733 Higashimachi in the town of Kembuchi in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. 

Viva Alpaca Farm (ビバアルパカ牧場)
Viva Alpaca Farm

Viva Alpaca Farm details

Viva Alpaca Farm, which first opened its doors to the public in October 2009, is a remarkable destination located in Kembuchi. The alpacas at Viva Alpaca Farm originally came from Nasu Big Farm in Peru and were warmly welcomed by the locals. The farm started with four alpacas - Brownie, Chopper, Cookie, and Orange - but has since expanded to accommodate nearly a dozen of these adorable creatures.

Viva Alpaca Farm - Kembuchi town, Hokkaido Prefecture
Viva Alpaca Farm - Kembuchi town, Hokkaido Prefecture

For those unfamiliar with alpacas, they are camelid animals native to the highlands of Peru, and South America, where they thrive in altitudes above 3,500 meters. Alpacas are primarily raised for their exquisite wool, which is sheared once a year. They possess teeth only on their lower jaws and have a preference for grass and moss as their dietary staples. Additionally, alpacas typically have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.

Viva Alpaca Farm as seen from Route 205
Viva Alpaca Farm as seen from Route 205

Viva Alpaca Farm
Meet the alpacas


Welcome to Viva Alpaca Farm
Welcome to Viva Alpaca Farm

Viva Alpaca Farm offers visitors a picturesque experience, featuring a scenic path leading to the mountaintop, presenting breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This area was once a popular ski resort in Kembuchi and continues to attract tourists seeking its charming beauty.

Alpaca Overload at Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Alpacas of Viva Alpaca Farm

Don't forget to wash your hands after feeding the alpacas
Don't forget to wash your hands after feeding the alpacas

During winter, although alpacas are known to be resilient to cold weather and fond of snow in Kembuchi, they are housed in the barns for their comfort. However, this does not mean that Viva Alpaca Farm closes its doors to visitors. The farm's staff graciously arranges guided visits for tourists to observe and interact with the alpacas within their barns.



Viva Alpaca Farm caters to both adults and children, providing an enchanting experience for all. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to purchase various products made from alpaca hair throughout the year. The farm's coffee shop, although open only on Saturdays and Sundays, offers a cozy ambiance and a delightful selection of refreshments.

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm

Team Nicerio visits Viva Alpaca Farm


During my family's road trip on September 25, 2022, which marked our final day in Kembuchi, we were fortunate enough to visit Viva Alpaca Farm for the first time. As an Assistant Language Teacher in the JET Programme, it was my 328th day in Japan, and this visit undoubtedly stood out as one of the highlights of our trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of feeding the incredibly cute alpacas on the farm, and my wife even developed a deep affection for Choco, expressing a desire to bring him home. Hopefully, we will have the opportunity to visit Viva Alpaca Farm again in the future and relive this magical experience.

Update: 

Orange, one of the first alpacas from Nasu Big Farm passed away last May 23, 2023. 


Viva Alpaca Farm Fees

Viva Alpaca Farm Fees

Adults (High school students and older): 550 yen

Elementary / Junior high school student: 250 yen

Infants: Free

Annual Passport (Nov.1- next Oct.31): 1,000 yen

* Persons who are designated as physically or mentally disabled are eligible for free admission. Please show our certificate at the ticket counter.


Viva Alpaca Farm Operating Hours

From April 1 to October 31 - 10:00 ~ 4 PM

From November 1 to March 31 - 10:00 ~ 4 PM

* Open year-round, including during the year-end and New Year periods.


Why visit Viva Alpaca Farm?

Viva Alpaca Farm is a place to visit if you love alpacas. It’s a great place to bring your kids. They would surely enjoy the alpaca feeding activity.


Getting to Viva Alpaca Farm

 

From Asahikawa Station, board the Rapid Nayoro of the Soya Line and then board down at Kembuchi Station.

Travel time: 42 minutes

Fare: 1,130 yen  

From there, you have the option to walk for about 3.1 kilometers to Viva Alpaca Farm or board the bus.

If you choose the latter, board the 2-Nayoro Ordinary (2-名寄線普通) bus at the Kembuchi Station bus stop and board down at the Higasimachi bus stop. From there, you need to walk about 750 meters to Viva Alpaca Farm.

Travel time: 3 minutes by bus and about 11 minutes on foot

Fare: 200 yen


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Location: 3733 Higashimachi, Kembuchi, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido 098-0341, Japan

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